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MOON GARDENS & WHITE GARDENS

The warm nights of summer draw us into our gardens like the luna moths who share the darkness. This is the time of white flowers, glowing in the light of a full moon, candles, and softly lit lamps. These are 'moon gardens.' One of the greatest pleasures of a night garden is its sweet fragrance. Being shy in color, white flowers rely on their enchanting fragrance to attract pollinators.

The allure of an all-white garden isn't limited to the night. The famed white garden at Sissinghurst, created by Vita Sackville-West, remains one of the most enchanting gardens of all time.A white garden consists, of course, of white flowering plants, offset with rich green foliage. To add a twist of contrast, some gardeners plant burgundy or chocolate leafed bushes or flowers.

Here are just some of the gorgeous creatures you can use for your own private Sissinghurst...

NOTE: Drought tolerant plants are marked with a "DT" Fragrant plants are marked with an "F"